The new PicoScope beta release, 6.13, adds Modbus RTU and ASCII to its growing list of serial decoders. Modbus is used in industrial automation to communicate with programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

PicoScope 6 now supports a total of 18 serial protocols and is the only oscilloscope that can decode Modbus.

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You can use PicoScope to decode data from a serial bus such as CAN bus. Unlike a conventional bus analyzer, PicoScope lets you see the high-resolution electrical waveform at the same time as the data. RS232/UART and SPI formats added to serial decoding mode

Active Oscilloscope Probes

This range includes high-voltage probes that extend the input range of your scope, and high-frequency probes that boost its input impedance for more accurate measurements.
All active probes require a power supply or batteries. Our battery-powered probes are supplied complete with batteries, while optional AC adaptors are available for the externally powered types. Read our application note: Choosing the right Pico Technology active differential probe.
For making differential measurements from millivolts to 1000V CAT III also consider the PicoScope 4444 differential input oscilloscope

25 MHz, 700 V Differential oscilloscope probe x10/x100 (TA041)

The TA041 is an active differential oscilloscope probe. The probe permits the measurement of signals which are not referenced to earth using a conventional earthed oscilloscope. This enables mains voltages to be tested. It is possible to measure and observe the waveforms of three phase supplies or the gate/control signals of semiconductor circuits. It is ideal for investigation of motor speed controls, uninterruptible power supplies, switch mode power supplies and process controllers.

Accessories

The TA042, TA043 and TA044 are active differential oscilloscope probes. They let you use a conventional earthed oscilloscope to measure signals that are not referenced to ground, including mains voltages. They can also be used to measure and observe the waveforms of three-phase supplies or the gate and control signals of semiconductor circuits. They are ideal for investigating motor speed controls, uninterruptible power supplies, switch mode power supplies and process controllers.

Specifications

TA042

TA043

TA044

Description

100 MHz 1400 V differential probe

100 MHz 700 V differential probe

70 MHz 7000 V differential probe

Attenuation

100:1, 1000:1

10:1, 100:1

100:1, 1000:1

Differential voltage ranges

140 V DC peak AC
100 V RMS

70 V DC peak AC
70 V RMS

700 V DC peak AC
500 V RMS

1400 V peak AC
1000 V RMS

700 V DC peak AC
500 V RMS

7000 V DC peak AC
5000 V RMS

Common mode range

1400 V DC peak AC
1000 V RMS

700 V DC peak AC
500 V RMS

7000 V DC peak AC
2500 V RMS

Bandwidth

100 MHz

100 MHz

70 MHz

Accuracy

2%

2%

2%

Rise time

3.5 ns

Input impedance

4 MΩ / 7 pF each side to ground

4 MΩ / 7 pF each side to ground

10 MΩ / 10 pF each side to ground

Power requirements

4 x AA cells (supplied)

4 x AA cells (supplied)

4 x AA cells (supplied)

Safety rating to GND

1400 V DC peak AC
1000 V RMS
CAT III

1000 V RMS
CAT III

7000 V DC peak AC
2500 V RMS
CAT I

Safety rating between inputs

1400 V DC peak AC
1000 V RMS CAT III

1000 V RMS CAT III

7000 V DC peak AC
5000 V RMS

Test prod rating

1000 V CAT III

1000 V CAT III

1000 V CAT I

Price

* US Dollar prices are approximate.

200 MHz, 60 V Differential oscilloscope probe x10 (TA045)

The TA045 is a precision differential probe designed for low-noise applications. An optional battery pack and Probus power adapter are also available.

Specifications

800 MHz, 30 V Differential oscilloscope probe x10 (TA046)

The TA046 is a high-bandwidth differential probe. With a fast 800 MHz bandwidth it is ideal for measuring high-speed differential signals.

Specifications

Model

TA046

Bandwidth

800 MHz

Common mode

±30 V

Differential

±15 V

Attenuation

10:1

Accuracy

±2 %

Input impedance

100 kΩ / 2 pF

1-1.5 GHz, 20 V TETRISTM Active Oscilloscope Probes x10

TETRISTM active oscilloscope probes can probe adjacent square pins in 2.54 mm pitch simultaneously. The probe's housing is T-shaped so that multiple probes can be positioned next to each other, allowing multiple measurements to be taken at the same time.